Noticeboard

From the 1st August 2018 we will be open until 6.30 pm

GDPR - As you may be aware, data protection legislation is due to be replaced by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25 May 2018. The law aims to give individuals more control over their data and to create consistent rules about how data is handled and stored

Appointments

Appointments and can be booked in person or over the telephone during opening hours.

We also have a number of appointments with Doctors that can be booked online. For this service please request a registration form at reception.

Cancellations

If you cannot attend an appointment for any reason please inform us as soon as possible in order for us to give the slot to someone else.

Home Visits

Whilst we encourage our patients to come to the surgery, where we have the proper equipment and facilities available, we do appreciate this is not always possible. In this respect, if you do need a home visit, please can you help us by calling 0161 903 9010 before 10:00.

You may only request a home visit if you are housebound or are too ill to visit the practice.

You will be asked to provide suitable details regarding your request for a home visit, this will enable the Doctors to scedule the need for emergency.

One of the Doctors will only visit you at home if they think that your medical condition requires it.

Sickness Certificates

You do not require a doctor's sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website.

Evidence that you are sick

If you are sick for more than seven days, your employer can ask you to give them some form of medical evidence to support payment of SSP (statutory sick pay).

It is up to your employer to decide whether you are incapable of work. A medical certificate, now called a 'Statement of Fitness for Work’ (see below) from your doctor is strong evidence that you are sick and would normally be accepted, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise.

You could also provide evidence from someone who is not a medical practitioner, e.g. a dentist. Your employer will decide whether or not this evidence is acceptable. If your employer has any doubts, they may still ask for a medical certificate from your GP.

Statement of Fitness for Work - ’Fit Note'

The 'fit note' was introduced on 6 April 2010. With your employer's support, the note will help you return to work sooner by providing more information about the effects of your illness or injury.